[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

[Joe Bernard]

Well that was a comical journey. After all that discussion of what would fit on 
the Cheviot, I bought the Byways and couldn't get them to seat on my rims. 
After hours of messing with that today it dawned on me that I still have the 
Continental Double Fighter II tires that came on my Appaloosa. Wire bead, 650b 
x 50, I'll bet these will work. Yep! As someone in this thread mentioned, the 
clearance at the front brake is minimal, but it works. 

In summary: If you're looking for new tires for your bike, check to see if you 
already own them ;-)

Joe "I forgot" Bernard

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[RBW] Step-thru Build Advice

[J Imler]

Schwinn wheels are now 700c. Bike originally had 27" wheels in '86. I've got 
Tektro r559 sidepulls and the 700c size has pads at tippy top arm height. Maybe 
650b would work at the very bottom, not sure. It'd be close. 

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[RBW] Step-thru Build Advice

[Drw]

That Schwinn is cool in that it looks like it’s a fairly medium/large size.  
Are the wheels now 26in or 700c. If the latter, you could do a 650b conversion 
to get some width. 
Otherwise, I’d go with some straight-ish upright bars like a jitensa or map. 
Step thrus with drops always look kinda odd to me, but that’s just me. 

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis tires rec request

[Tim Butterfield]

I thought I was all set for some black Rat Trap Pass extra lights for my
Atlantis.  But, after seeing Julian's very nice build, I have another
factor to consider.  I cannot recall having a light sidewall on an adult
bike.  I've always had black.  Maybe it's time for a change.  The light
sidewall tires sure look nice on Julian's Atlantis.  Any other opinions on
this?

Thanks.

Tim

On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 9:56 PM, Tim Butterfield 
wrote:

> I have been spoiled by the Barlow Pass EL on my 700c Homer and want to
> have the same plush ride on my 26" Atlantis.  I doubt the Rat Trap Pass
> would fit at 2.3", but could probably fit the 1.8" Naches Pass and
> definitely the 1.5" McClure Pass.
>
> Currently, I'm leaning towards the Naches Pass EL in black.  It doesn't
> currently have fenders and current usage doesn't require them.  I'd
> probably need to drop to the McClure to add fenders.  My current usage of
> the Atlantis is as a grab and go around town bike, which doesn't require
> rainy rides.
>
> What would your recommendations be for this tire?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tim
>

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[RBW] Step-thru Build Advice

[J Imler]

I've been in search of a guest S24O bike. During the search I've come across a 
steel Schwinn step -thru and a very reasonably priced Bridgestone CB-1 
previously owned by an e-bike builder. The CB-1 rides nice and looks like it 
could take about any abuse one could throw at it. 

The Schwinn can only take 35mm tires. That's not too bad on hard pack, but 
rutty rocky not so good. Check out the seat tube/top tube? lug.

So being that I've got the CB-1 in my back pocket, should the Schwinn have 
drops or upright bars? The original plan was for 'tross bars, but with the max 
tire width maybe drops would be cool. 

Pics: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1luwPYjcxdDjbIGP91mufL-MaY0mDw7g7

I've got an Appaloosa with Bosco bars in the line up as well. 

Thanks!

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Re: [RBW] My redone Atlantis

[Tim Butterfield]

Very nice, Julian.

Tim

On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 3:31 PM, Julian Westerhout 
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> Over the winter I redid my Toyo Atlantis - stripped to the bare frame and
> rebuilt it -- went from mustache to Noodles, got fancy new-to-me wheels,
> crankset, and BB as well as bags and rear support from the list. Stem,
> rack, and sundries from Riv. Compass tires. Paul Touring cantilevers.
>
> Looking at this photo it looks undersized (certainly it is by Riv
> standards) -- it's a 64, and in a fender-less fattie setup I like the extra
> room. My Ram and QB are 68 cm. I took it out for a 24 mile spin today --
> thoroughly enjoyable.
>
> Julian Westerhout
> Bloomington, Il
>
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Sim Works Getaround Bar clamp diameter?

[Forrest Harvey]

The coating is both a gift and a curse. 
Provides a nice finish/doesn't wear very nicely!

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 8:32:46 AM UTC-7, lconley wrote:
>
> You need some snap ring spreaders:
>
>
> 
>
> You remove the bolt and gently spread the handlebar clamp of the stem 
> enough to insert the shims. They are also good for helping to get the stem 
> around tight curves in the handlebars.
>
> Laing
> Cocoa FL
>
>
> On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 11:14:53 AM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote:
>
>> I'm putting some Sim Works Getaround bars on my QB and ran into an 
>> interesting issue.  The bars are listed as 25.4 clamp diameter and I'm 
>> using a 26.0 Tallux I had shimmed to run Albatross bars.  No way the shims 
>> will fit with the getaround bars and the clamping seems good w/out them. 
>>  On the SW site it reads:
>>
>> "Skid proof and clear coating are applied as a final treatment on this 
>> item and the actual size is wider than the diameter on the each size 
>> description. Please be aware of the installation of the stem, levers, and 
>> lock-type grips which have very severe inner diameter."
>>
>> Is there .6 mm of clear coat?  Also they are not "skid" (scratch proof?). 
>>  The levers scratched the clear coat when installing the grips.
>>
>>
>> Fair winds,
>>
>> Captain Conway
>> www.ChicaGoByBoat.com
>> 833.312.BOAT
>> @svnightswimming
>>
>>

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[RBW] WTB: FRONT RACK .. Nitto or Pass and Stow

[Forrest Harvey]

Local Pickup Hopefully! (SF Bayarea)

Looking for something to mount a smaller wald basket on. plus some other 
gear. 

Needs to work with Mini Moto brakes (I know some of the nitto racks don't 
play well unless the brakes are canti)

Open to most options (silver preferred)



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[RBW] Re: Has anyone attached a saddlesack to a front rack?

[Mario Rocchio]

Yes! I have used my Medium sized Saddlesack extensively on my VO Porteur 
Rack. The seatpost strap goes around the tombstone on the rack, and the two 
closure straps get threaded under the front rail. No additional straps or 
cords needed, and stays secure enough. 

On Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7:25:01 AM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote:
>
> I am assuming it'll be fine.
> I have this rack coming for my Surly and seems like the Saddlesack will fit
>
> https://shop.mashsf.com/mash-front-rack.html
>

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[RBW] Re: Has anyone attached a saddlesack to a front rack?

[Tom Horton]

I zip tied a medium saddlesack to a nitto rear rack that I mounted as a 
front rack on my appaloosa. worked dandy. I have since replaced with a wald 
basket which also works well. but it's a thoroughly workable and not bad 
looking setup.

On Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7:25:01 AM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote:
>
> I am assuming it'll be fine.
> I have this rack coming for my Surly and seems like the Saddlesack will fit
>
> https://shop.mashsf.com/mash-front-rack.html
>

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[RBW] Re: Has anyone attached a saddlesack to a front rack?

[CMR]

The Pass and Stow is much nicer, but also more expensive:

https://www.passandstowracks.com

Different attachment to the fork, more than just one strut so it's 
triangulated to the fork eyelet, lowrider mounts for pannier racks, comes 
in more than one size, etc. The Mash rack looks really hella cool for the 
price though! Just not quite the same except a nice wide platform.

Saddlesack mounts fine on the front but looks a bit "off" - I like the 
muppet mouth description haha

Chris
Berkeley. CA

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Re: [RBW] Has anyone attached a saddlesack to a front rack?

[Neil Doran]

That is a great looking bag for $100! Surely not MuSA, but good all the same,

Those Mash racks look very much like pass n stow, any idea if they are the same?

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[RBW] Re: Sim Works Getaround Bar clamp diameter?

[Neil Doran]

I just learnt several things in these four posts, thanks Bunch!

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[RBW] Re: Sim Works Getaround Bar clamp diameter?

[Belopsky]

use a bolt, nut and a penny

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[RBW] Re: My redone Atlantis

[Tim Bantham]

Super job! That’s the classic look of the Atlantis that is so appealing to me. 
Beautiful!

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[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

[Tim Bantham]

I have a banana Dax and I love it. I use it in place of a wedge style bag when 
I am just out for a ride. It has larger capacity then the x-small Sackville but 
less than the small. As far as small stuff falling out I don’t feel there is 
much risk of that. I put my multi-tool and tire irons in a ziplock along with 
tubes. Every else is jammed in as needed. You can overstuff it because it has 
the nice toggle closure on the inside as well as the outer flap. I find it to 
be extremely useful for when out just riding. Way better then those tiny wedge 
bags.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

[Elisabeth Sherwood]

Hi Rene,

That was me -- the maps are super popular and the shop often runs out of 
them, so when I found myself in the area I figured I would just grab one... 
Glad you got it, and hope you got to use it yesterday!

Best,

-- Liz S.


On Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 8:40:40 PM UTC-4, René wrote:
>
> Thanks again for every suggestion and insight, and especially to the super 
> awesome person who had a bike map delivered/dropped at the hotel for me. I 
> wish you had signed your name, as I certainly was touched by the gesture. 
> Regrettably, the work plans got all complicated and I ended up leaving the 
> bike home. However, I expect to be able to make some room on Monday to rent 
> a bike and go for a ride.
>
> With all the new guidelines and suggestions plus my brand new map, I’ll 
> certainly try to ensure I can bring my bike whenever another chance comes 
> up to come to DC.
>
> You guys all rock!
>
> René 
>  
>
> On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 11:55 PM Lum Gim Fong  > wrote:
>
>> “I’m just a bill. And I’m sittin’ here on Capitol Hill.”. 
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[RBW] Re: Sim Works Getaround Bar clamp diameter?

[Eric Karnes]

I had this same issue on a recent (unusual) 25.4 drop bar and a nitto 26.0 
stem. Without a shim it was a hair too loose and yet the shim didn't fit in 
the gap. I used a large screwdriver to (very) gently pry open the clamp bit 
by bit until I could slide the shim into the space. I'm sure this is the 
incorrect way to do it, but carefully done, it worked great for me.

Eric


On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 11:32:46 AM UTC-4, lconley wrote:
>
> You need some snap ring spreaders:
>
>
> 
>
> You remove the bolt and gently spread the handlebar clamp of the stem 
> enough to insert the shims. They are also good for helping to get the stem 
> around tight curves in the handlebars.
>
> Laing
> Cocoa FL
>
>
> On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 11:14:53 AM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote:
>
>> I'm putting some Sim Works Getaround bars on my QB and ran into an 
>> interesting issue.  The bars are listed as 25.4 clamp diameter and I'm 
>> using a 26.0 Tallux I had shimmed to run Albatross bars.  No way the shims 
>> will fit with the getaround bars and the clamping seems good w/out them. 
>>  On the SW site it reads:
>>
>> "Skid proof and clear coating are applied as a final treatment on this 
>> item and the actual size is wider than the diameter on the each size 
>> description. Please be aware of the installation of the stem, levers, and 
>> lock-type grips which have very severe inner diameter."
>>
>> Is there .6 mm of clear coat?  Also they are not "skid" (scratch proof?). 
>>  The levers scratched the clear coat when installing the grips.
>>
>>
>> Fair winds,
>>
>> Captain Conway
>> www.ChicaGoByBoat.com
>> 833.312.BOAT
>> @svnightswimming
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

[christian poppell]

Joe,

I've had the same issues mounting tires you describe. If you're using 
tubeless compatible rims then you should be using tubeless rim tape. Its 
slick and thin. Helps the bead seat better. Lubing the bead with some soapy 
water then pumping them up to the max pressure will sometimes get them to 
pop on. Also, pumping them a little then coaxing the bead into the groove 
can work as well. 

Good luck!

Christian
Berkeley, CA

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 3:21:34 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Whelp, they're definitely cushier and look great, but I can't get 'em 
> fully seated to save my life..both tires have a low spot creating a hobby 
> horse ride. Did I screw up buying tubeless compatible tires?
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/yJw11LDAuKK9JNcX9
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[RBW] Re: My redone Atlantis

[Don Compton]

That is one beautiful bicycle. CHEERS

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 3:31:56 PM UTC-7, Julian Westerhout wrote:
>
> Over the winter I redid my Toyo Atlantis - stripped to the bare frame and 
> rebuilt it -- went from mustache to Noodles, got fancy new-to-me wheels, 
> crankset, and BB as well as bags and rear support from the list. Stem, 
> rack, and sundries from Riv. Compass tires. Paul Touring cantilevers. 
>
> Looking at this photo it looks undersized (certainly it is by Riv 
> standards) -- it's a 64, and in a fender-less fattie setup I like the extra 
> room. My Ram and QB are 68 cm. I took it out for a 24 mile spin today -- 
> thoroughly enjoyable. 
>
> Julian Westerhout
> Bloomington, Il 
>
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: My redone Atlantis

[MartyG]

Inspiring build! I’m staring at the exact same bike as I type this, a recent 
pickup from a local bunchman. (Bunchperson?) Trying to resist a tear down that 
it really doesn’t need. I am adding a rack up front, and a rear bar end 
shifter, maybe a bell, possible swap in an XT out back, maybe a single ring TA 
Zephyr up front, bottle cages, tool roll. You know, just a few little things it 
really doesn’t need. 

Marty “Can’t leave well enough alone thanks in part to posts like this and 
bikes like the Atlantis” Gierke
Stewartstown, PA 

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[RBW] My redone Atlantis

[Deacon Patrick]

Julian,

Brilliant job! Yours is too small as mine is too big. Both work. Fantastic! 
Ride with abandon!

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

[Drw]

I have the same tires and had the same seating issue. solved it by pumping 
them way too high and hoping the bead would pop into place... which it 
eventually did. 

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[RBW] Re: My redone Atlantis

[Bill Lindsay]

You nailed it.  Nice work. 

BL in EC

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 3:31:56 PM UTC-7, Julian Westerhout wrote:
>
> Over the winter I redid my Toyo Atlantis - stripped to the bare frame and 
> rebuilt it -- went from mustache to Noodles, got fancy new-to-me wheels, 
> crankset, and BB as well as bags and rear support from the list. Stem, 
> rack, and sundries from Riv. Compass tires. Paul Touring cantilevers. 
>
> Looking at this photo it looks undersized (certainly it is by Riv 
> standards) -- it's a 64, and in a fender-less fattie setup I like the extra 
> room. My Ram and QB are 68 cm. I took it out for a 24 mile spin today -- 
> thoroughly enjoyable. 
>
> Julian Westerhout
> Bloomington, Il 
>
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

[Joe Bernard]

Whelp, they're definitely cushier and look great, but I can't get 'em fully 
seated to save my life..both tires have a low spot creating a hobby horse ride. 
Did I screw up buying tubeless compatible tires?

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[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

[Joe Bernard]

There's a top and bottom sleeve that fits a wallet and phone tightly, plus a 
toggle closure thingy that closes over the big pocket, then another toggle 
thingy which pulls the lid down tight. These toggles have an adjuster to snug 
them up good, nothing is going to fall out. I have a Banana Sax, I love it, go 
buy one right now! 

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[RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

[Christopher Murray]

This is a pretty tried and tested design, I don’t think anything is falling 
out. Would I toss my Paul Newman Daytona* in there? Probably not. I have never 
had anything fall out nor have I heard reports of things falling out. 

Cheers!
Chris 
*i do not actually own a Paul Newman Daytona

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[RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

[Garth]

  Put like groups of like tools/gadgets in a small bag/cloth/container of 
any sorts so there is no chance of anything falling out.

 Think "modules" so to speak, containment withing a container. Use the 
imagination ! 



On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 3:44:53 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote:
>
> Looks like the opening angle and lid are oriented on saddle mounting to 
> where things could fall out unless there is something to stop that that I 
> am not seeing in the rivbike pics.
> The lid doesn't look so precise as to stop allen wrenches or some other 
> small stuff from falling out.
>
> Any reviews and experience? Otherwise looks like an awesome saddle bag! 
> Curious because I might get one!
>

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[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

[Lum Gim Fong]

Looks like the opening angle and lid are oriented on saddle mounting to 
where things could fall out unless there is something to stop that that I 
am not seeing in the rivbike pics.
The lid doesn't look so precise as to stop allen wrenches or some other 
small stuff from falling out.

Any reviews and experience? Otherwise looks like an awesome saddle bag! 
Curious because I might get one!

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[RBW] Re: FS Surly LHT

[Garth]

My point exactly Joe .  it's comical at best and insulting at worst .

It's like asking someone to call you and refusing to give your number  
"go find it yourself"  indeed !



On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 2:34:15 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I'd be (slightly) less annoyed if Seller Guy could manage to post actual 
> details and pics. "Go find it on Craigslist" is a bit much. 

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[RBW] Re: FS Surly LHT

[Joe Bernard]

I'd be (slightly) less annoyed if Seller Guy could manage to post actual 
details and pics. "Go find it on Craigslist" is a bit much. 

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[RBW] Re: FS Surly LHT

[Garth]

Stating the obvious  this isn't craigs sale list , it's the RBW 
member list ;)

Sale posts here are all by mutual trust  it's a 2 way street. Posters 
and posts made with the sole intent on selling  well  I can see how 
they can rub the wrong way.   



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[RBW] Re: Has anyone attached a saddlesack to a front rack?

[Mike Packard]

It looks a little like a backwards dump truck / Muppet mouth. Worked well 
for me even without a rack. I liked how it kept the load close to the 
headtube.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcK78UQhtA4/?taken-by=mr.ghort

Mike


On Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6:25:01 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote:
>
> I am assuming it'll be fine.
> I have this rack coming for my Surly and seems like the Saddlesack will fit
>
> https://shop.mashsf.com/mash-front-rack.html
>

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[RBW] Re: Sim Works Getaround Bar clamp diameter?

[lconley]

You need some snap ring spreaders:



You remove the bolt and gently spread the handlebar clamp of the stem 
enough to insert the shims. They are also good for helping to get the stem 
around tight curves in the handlebars.

Laing
Cocoa FL


On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 11:14:53 AM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote:

> I'm putting some Sim Works Getaround bars on my QB and ran into an 
> interesting issue.  The bars are listed as 25.4 clamp diameter and I'm 
> using a 26.0 Tallux I had shimmed to run Albatross bars.  No way the shims 
> will fit with the getaround bars and the clamping seems good w/out them. 
>  On the SW site it reads:
>
> "Skid proof and clear coating are applied as a final treatment on this 
> item and the actual size is wider than the diameter on the each size 
> description. Please be aware of the installation of the stem, levers, and 
> lock-type grips which have very severe inner diameter."
>
> Is there .6 mm of clear coat?  Also they are not "skid" (scratch proof?). 
>  The levers scratched the clear coat when installing the grips.
>
>
> Fair winds,
>
> Captain Conway
> www.ChicaGoByBoat.com
> 833.312.BOAT
> @svnightswimming
>
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[RBW] Sim Works Getaround Bar clamp diameter?

[Conway Bennett]

I'm putting some Sim Works Getaround bars on my QB and ran into an interesting 
issue.  The bars are listed as 25.4 clamp diameter and I'm using a 26.0 Tallux 
I had shimmed to run Albatross bars.  No way the shims will fit with the 
getaround bars and the clamping seems good w/out them.  On the SW site it reads:

"Skid proof and clear coating are applied as a final treatment on this item and 
the actual size is wider than the diameter on the each size description. Please 
be aware of the installation of the stem, levers, and lock-type grips which 
have very severe inner diameter."

Is there .6 mm of clear coat?  Also they are not "skid" (scratch proof?).  The 
levers scratched the clear coat when installing the grips.


Fair winds,

Captain Conway
www.ChicaGoByBoat.com
833.312.BOAT
@svnightswimming

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[RBW] Re: Friction Shifting Dyna-sys

[lconley]

You can install some housing inner liner on the part of cable that wraps 
around the shifter - effectively increasing the diameter of the shifter. 
You can hold the liner in place with shrink wrap beyond where the shifter 
wraps the cable. It was on the Blug or Blahg a month or so ago. I don't 
know if you can use a couple of layers of shrink wrap directly and skip the 
liner. I doubt the shrink wrap would hold up long term rubbing on the 
shifter.

Laing
Cocoa FL

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 10:11:28 AM UTC-4, Jon BALER wrote:

> I have a shimano 9 speed bar end shifter (in friction mode) with 10 speed 
> dynasis rear der.  I had to dremel the shifter mount to allow for more 
> lever travel/rotation to get enough cable pull.
>
> On another bike, I have a IRD Silver SOS power ratchet with 10 speed 
> dynasis rear der.   With the standard (e.g. flat bar) mounts, the shifters 
> had enough cable travel to shift the entire cassette.  When I converted 
> them to bar end shifters using Riv mounts, I no longer have enough travel 
> to reach 1 cog on the cassette.  I either have to dremel the mounts, or 
> continue to live with not reaching one cog.
>
> Thanks for the info on the 8 speed shifter working.  Sounds like that may 
> also be a good solution for me.
>
> On Monday, May 7, 2018 at 2:59:55 PM UTC-4, Frederic Laforest wrote:
>>
>> indeed  i just succesfully mix an old shimano 105 8s sis/friction ( in 
>> friction mode ) with a  10 speed  shimano cassette  but with a mega 9 xt 
>> rd-771 sgs  , now  my plan is to test the zee derailleur rd m640 (from my 
>> other bike) with these shifter in friction mode  
>>
>> Le jeudi 2 juillet 2015 12:58:55 UTC-4, Clayton.sf a écrit :
>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> Thought some of you would be interested that despite the fact that 
>>> internet says you can’t mix shimano Dyna-sys rear derailers with anything 
>>> but Dyna-sys shifters I am successfully running them with shimano ultegra 8 
>>> speed bar ends in friction mode. The shifting not only works it works 
>>> amazingly well. The longer cable pull allows for finer trimming and a 
>>> greater “sweet spot”. Shifting is crisp and direct which I think is the 
>>> result of not having that floating pulley. I am running it with and 8 speed 
>>> cassette, 8 speed chain, and a triple front. Hope this information is 
>>> helpful. And yes, I can shift across the entire cassette.
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Clayton Scott
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Friction Shifting Dyna-sys

[Tim Gavin]

FYI, the 10-speed (black) Shimano pods allow for more lever travel.

On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 9:11 AM, Jon BALER  wrote:

> I have a shimano 9 speed bar end shifter (in friction mode) with 10 speed
> dynasis rear der.  I had to dremel the shifter mount to allow for more
> lever travel/rotation to get enough cable pull.
>
> On another bike, I have a IRD Silver SOS power ratchet with 10 speed
> dynasis rear der.   With the standard (e.g. flat bar) mounts, the shifters
> had enough cable travel to shift the entire cassette.  When I converted
> them to bar end shifters using Riv mounts, I no longer have enough travel
> to reach 1 cog on the cassette.  I either have to dremel the mounts, or
> continue to live with not reaching one cog.
>
> Thanks for the info on the 8 speed shifter working.  Sounds like that may
> also be a good solution for me.
>
> On Monday, May 7, 2018 at 2:59:55 PM UTC-4, Frederic Laforest wrote:
>>
>> indeed  i just succesfully mix an old shimano 105 8s sis/friction ( in
>> friction mode ) with a  10 speed  shimano cassette  but with a mega 9 xt
>> rd-771 sgs  , now  my plan is to test the zee derailleur rd m640 (from my
>> other bike) with these shifter in friction mode
>>
>> Le jeudi 2 juillet 2015 12:58:55 UTC-4, Clayton.sf a écrit :
>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thought some of you would be interested that despite the fact that
>>> internet says you can’t mix shimano Dyna-sys rear derailers with anything
>>> but Dyna-sys shifters I am successfully running them with shimano ultegra 8
>>> speed bar ends in friction mode. The shifting not only works it works
>>> amazingly well. The longer cable pull allows for finer trimming and a
>>> greater “sweet spot”. Shifting is crisp and direct which I think is the
>>> result of not having that floating pulley. I am running it with and 8 speed
>>> cassette, 8 speed chain, and a triple front. Hope this information is
>>> helpful. And yes, I can shift across the entire cassette.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Clayton Scott
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Friction Shifting Dyna-sys

[Jon BALER]

I have a shimano 9 speed bar end shifter (in friction mode) with 10 speed 
dynasis rear der.  I had to dremel the shifter mount to allow for more 
lever travel/rotation to get enough cable pull.

On another bike, I have a IRD Silver SOS power ratchet with 10 speed 
dynasis rear der.   With the standard (e.g. flat bar) mounts, the shifters 
had enough cable travel to shift the entire cassette.  When I converted 
them to bar end shifters using Riv mounts, I no longer have enough travel 
to reach 1 cog on the cassette.  I either have to dremel the mounts, or 
continue to live with not reaching one cog.

Thanks for the info on the 8 speed shifter working.  Sounds like that may 
also be a good solution for me.

On Monday, May 7, 2018 at 2:59:55 PM UTC-4, Frederic Laforest wrote:
>
> indeed  i just succesfully mix an old shimano 105 8s sis/friction ( in 
> friction mode ) with a  10 speed  shimano cassette  but with a mega 9 xt 
> rd-771 sgs  , now  my plan is to test the zee derailleur rd m640 (from my 
> other bike) with these shifter in friction mode  
>
> Le jeudi 2 juillet 2015 12:58:55 UTC-4, Clayton.sf a écrit :
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>  
>>
>> Thought some of you would be interested that despite the fact that 
>> internet says you can’t mix shimano Dyna-sys rear derailers with anything 
>> but Dyna-sys shifters I am successfully running them with shimano ultegra 8 
>> speed bar ends in friction mode. The shifting not only works it works 
>> amazingly well. The longer cable pull allows for finer trimming and a 
>> greater “sweet spot”. Shifting is crisp and direct which I think is the 
>> result of not having that floating pulley. I am running it with and 8 speed 
>> cassette, 8 speed chain, and a triple front. Hope this information is 
>> helpful. And yes, I can shift across the entire cassette.
>>
>>  
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Clayton Scott
>>
>

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[RBW] FS - Ocean Air Cycles Docena

[S. Greco]

Ocean Air Cycles Docena with VO Decaleur. $275 Shipped CONUS 
This is one of my favorite bags, but I am selling the bike that it normally 
lives on and so I am hoping to find it a good home.
Very lightly used, no visible wear or markings. 
Decaleur is currently mounted to the bag - I would be happy to remove it 
upon request, but it will be included in the sale.

The Weigle that this bag lived on, pictured here for size reference, will 
be listed for sale shortly once I can move some parts around.



 

 

 

 










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[RBW] Re: FS Surly LHT

[Julian Westerhout]

Joe, 

A Google Groups search tells us that  "Ned Brennan" has made six posts on 
the list -- all in the last week (since April 30, 2018), and all for sale 
posts. 

Julian. 

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 12:22:36 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Do we know this fellow? 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

[Reed Kennedy]

On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 7:25 PM iamkeith  wrote:

> I've got #44.  I'll scan this week.


That’d be swell Keith! I’m happy to put it with the others and host it if
you’d like.


Best,
Reed

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